Topic: American Idol
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Will you remember me?: The greatest one-hit wonders of the 2000s
Check out our picks for the best songs from the 2000s whose artists made the charts with these hits, but never released another successful song.
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China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say
Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China’s human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
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Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs
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In Pictures: Who's who on The Voice
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Kellie Pickler: How she won Dancing With the Stars (+video)
Kellie Pickler, a country music singer, won the 16th season of Dancing With The Stars. Kellie Pickler beat out NFL player Jacoby Jones, former Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, and Disney Channel star Zendaya for the DWTS title.
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'Big Bang Theory' finale beats 'American Idol' season ender in the ratings
The 'Big Bang Theory' finale was the most-watched program in US television for May 16, with 'American Idol' following in second place. The 'Big Bang Theory' finale aired on CBS.
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American Idol finale recap: America crowns its next 'Idol' (+video)
On Thursday night, American Idol revealed who America chose as their next Idol. Was it Kree Harrison or Candice Glover?
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Culture Cafe Nicki Minaj: Is she leaving 'American Idol'?
Nicki Minaj leaving? Is this her first and last season on 'American Idol'? An 'insider' quoted in Us Weekly says Nicki Minaj will be moving on.
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American Idol winner: Is it Kree Harrison or Candice Glover? (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the final two American Idol contestants gave their last performances to win your vote. Did you pick Candice Glover or Kree Harrison?
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American Idol: The top two are named. Who went home? (+video)
On Thursday night, American Idol aired its final results show before the finale. Which two contestants managed to keep their dream alive for at least one more week?
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American Idol: Hometown visits leave judges in tears (+video)
American Idol recap: Angie Miller, Kree Harrison, and Candice Glover were rejuvenated by visits to their hometowns. Only one week stands between one of these contestants and the American Idol title.
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American Idol: So close, yet so far (+video)
On Thursday, American Idol bid farewell to one of their remaining four finalists, denying them the coveted opportunity to become hometown heroes for a day. Which Idol is going home to tears rather than fanfare?
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American Idol: And the winner is, Harry Connick, Jr. (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the top four American Idol contestants battled it out for the second week in a row, except this time they had the help of Harry Connick, Jr..
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American Idol: Ryan Seacrest delivers unexpected results
After months of grueling competition, one girl's Idol dreams were slated to come to an end on Thursday night. The results might surprise you.
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American Idol: The final four flounder (+video)
American Idol recap: With just weeks left in the competition, the final four American Idol girls sang for America's votes. Who took two steps forward and which took two steps back?
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American Idol: With time running out, did the judges use their save?
After picking off the male contestants, America was left with only girls to eliminate this week. Who did viewers opt to say goodbye to?
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American Idol: Who demonstrated the most girl power?
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining five female American Idol contestants chose songs from the 'Year You Were Born' and 'Diva Songs.' Did anyone top Candice Glover's performance of 'The Cure' from last week?
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With music app, can Twitter become key venue for discovering songs?
The social forum Twitter already has a lot of musical discussion going on. Now, an application within Twitter may help people explore up-and-coming bands, and learn which ones match their preferences.
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American Idol: Did Thursday's elimination make it an all girls show? (+video)
On Thursday night, one more contestant faced elimination and sang for the judges' save. Did they use it or did viewers say goodbye to another fallen idol?
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Candice Glover brings 'The Cure' for ailing American Idol (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, Candice Glover overcame the constrains of theme night and delivered the best performance from an American Idol contestant in years with The Cure's, 'Love Song.'
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Fox affiliates OK with plan to thwart Aereo
If Internet startup Aereo keeps reselling Fox's TV signal without paying for it, Fox could switch from free to pay TV on cable and satellite. Fox exec says its affiliates are 'on board' with its Aereo-avoidance plan.
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American Idol: One more contestant leaves singing the blues
On Thursday night, after a somewhat tumultuous night of rock performances, one more Idol is sent home. Has another boy fallen by the wayside?
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American Idol: What really goes on behind the scenes? (+video)
American Idol: After years of watching from home, this writer joins the American Idol audience and gets a glimpse of what goes on during a live show. Required wardrobe: Hip clothing and tennis shoes.
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American Idol ready to rock another contestant off the show (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining seven American Idol contestants took on rock 'n roll. Who's going home: Burnell Taylor, Angie Miller, Lazaro Arbos or someone else?
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American Idol trails The Voice, hits all-time low in ratings (+video)
American Idol is struggling this season in the ratings. The Voice topped American Idol for the first time ever in the weekly ratings race.
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White House Easter Egg Roll: not just a few bunnies in fuzzy suits
Stars on hand will include NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, New York Giant Victor Cruz, actress Quvenzhané Wallis, and 'American Idol' alums Jordin Sparks and Jessica Sanchez.
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American Idol: The last three boys sink to the bottom
On American Idol Thursday night, the votes were in and the three boys remaining found themselves in the bottom. Has Lazaro managed to avoid elimination again?
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American Idol: Phil Phillips comes home and one contestant goes home (+video)
On Thursday night, both Bon Jovi and Phil Phillips graced the American Idol stage. Also, Ryan revealed some detailed voting results that ended in one contestant's elimination.
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American Idol: The Top 10 are unveiled (+video)
American Idol recap: On Thursday night, American Idol wrapped up it's three-night event by unveiling of the Top 10. Did your favorites make it through?
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